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Ford Fusion

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 1,399 cc

LX53 RPOMOT history

LX53 RPO is a green diesel Ford Fusion first used on 13 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 92,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

LX53 RPO green Ford Fusion – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
92,863 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 RPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fusion
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,399 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 RPO was last recorded at 92,863 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 5,767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Oct 2015: 42,797 miles, lower than 75,525 miles on 7 Oct 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
87,096 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,767 miles
Average per year
4,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,863 miles
  • 2025 – 87,096 miles
  • 2024 – 80,286 miles
  • 2023 – 73,074 miles
  • 2022 – 65,288 miles
  • 2021 – 59,069 miles
  • 2020 – 54,558 miles
  • 2019 – 53,619 miles
  • 2017 – 48,684 miles
  • 2016 – 44,656 miles
  • 2015 – 42,797 miles
  • 2014 – 75,525 miles
  • 2013 – 35,829 miles
  • 2012 – 32,571 miles
  • 2011 – 29,811 miles
  • 2010 – 26,011 miles
  • 2009 – 22,673 miles
  • 2008 – 20,135 miles
  • 2007 – 18,199 miles
  • 2006 – 14,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,863 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weeping close to excess (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,863 miles (+5,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    92,863 miles
    Test number
    694587516395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weeping close to excess (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass87,096 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    87,096 miles
    Test number
    601555740391
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to wear bars nd worn smooth on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail87,095 miles (+6,809)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,095 miles
    Test number
    931760244253
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bothhead lamps no patterns (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to wear bars nd worn smooth on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass80,286 miles (+7,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    80,286 miles
    Test number
    602221431214
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass73,074 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    73,074 miles
    Test number
    265484443385
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail73,074 miles (+7,786)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,074 miles
    Test number
    682862548650
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass65,288 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,288 miles
    Test number
    381034459911
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge

  8. Fail65,288 miles (+6,219)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,288 miles
    Test number
    387941600499
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge

  9. Pass59,069 miles (+4,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    59,069 miles
    Test number
    407710888300
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass54,558 miles (+939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,558 miles
    Test number
    737127094424
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  11. Pass53,619 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,619 miles
    Test number
    650900124988
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Fail53,616 miles (+4,932)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,616 miles
    Test number
    367054920286
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass48,684 miles (+4,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,684 miles
    Test number
    960711602222
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass44,656 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    44,656 miles
    Test number
    273175837418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail44,656 miles (+1,859)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,656 miles
    Test number
    543551037072
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass42,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    42,797 miles
    Test number
    977758266526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,797 miles (-32,728)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,797 miles
    Test number
    393341450426
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass75,525 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    75,525 miles
    Test number
    328900884251
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Fail75,525 miles (+39,696)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,525 miles
    Test number
    335640984424
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass35,829 miles (+3,258)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    35,829 miles
    Test number
    566200383263
    • NoteCoolant leak

  21. Pass32,571 miles (+2,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    32,571 miles
    Test number
    997762792211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail29,811 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,811 miles
    Test number
    498094791205
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass29,811 miles (+3,800)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,811 miles
    Test number
    557794491210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,011 miles (+3,338)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    26,011 miles
    Test number
    382012290249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,673 miles (+2,538)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,673 miles
    Test number
    772162799282
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  26. Pass20,135 miles (+1,936)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    20,135 miles
    Test number
    650741798249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,199 miles (+3,225)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    18,199 miles
    Test number
    464662697202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass14,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    14,974 miles
    Test number
    910344106365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 RPO

Does LX53 RPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 RPO is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 RPO?
The MOT on LX53 RPO is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 RPO done?
LX53 RPO was recorded at 92,863 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 4,039 miles a year.
Has LX53 RPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 RPO has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LX53 RPO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX53 RPO find?
LX53 RPO passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil weeping close to excess; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded.

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